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The Oregon Student Child Care Grant Program helps parents enrolled in college to obtain safe, dependable care that supports their children's development while allowing completion of the parent's academic programs.

An applicant must be an Oregon resident with a child or legal dependent age 12 or younger in need of child care, or, if over age 12, who satisfies the requirements of special needs; be a citizen or eligible non-citizen of the United States; be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as an undergraduate at an Oregon postsecondary institution; maintain satisfactory academic progress; and not be in default on any federal Title IV loan or owing a refund on federal Title IV funds previously disbursed.

The Fall 2017 newsletter is out for Child Care Partners Resource & Referral, a service of Columbia Gorge Community College that provides training for child care providers throughout the region as well as referrals for parents seeking childcare.

On August 21st, 2017, a total solar eclipse will occur in the U.S. along a path from Oregon to South Carolina. Oregon Emergency Management expects as many as one million visitors in our State several days prior to the eclipse and several days following the eclipse. Since North Central Oregon has the best chance of clear skies and a clear view, we expect many of the visitors will be in our area or traveling through our area.

Check out this great online opportunity for Teaching Math to Young Children. This course will be offered for Summer Term 2017 through Southwestern Oregon Community College, and registration begins May 1st. This 3 credit course will count as 30 professional development hours in ORO, and since it is only offered online, anyone can take it!

We want to personally invite you to participate in an exciting opportunity to grow as a professional, come together with some of your peers also working in the field and make a difference in our community!

The Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) is conducting unannounced inspections to increase safety and the integrity of the ERDC program. At this time the inspections will focus on licensed child care providers that receive subsidy payment on behalf of an ERDC family.

Join us for a parenting program for parents with 2-8 year-old children. Teach your child life skills that will help make them successful in school. Learn how to teach self-control, use effective praise, use tangible rewards, practice positive discipline, enhance child-directed play, set effective limits, use the right encouragement and apply calming techniques.

It is the policy of Columbia Gorge Community College and its Board of Education that there will be no unlawful discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law in any educational programs, activities, or employment. Courtney Judah, Director of Human Resources.